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Admissions Requirements

Applicants should have:

  • B.A. or B.S. in Psychology -OR- a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a related field with required prerequisite coursework, which includes an introductory course in Psychology, a Social Psychology course and a Research Methods or Statistics course
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) from an accredited undergraduate program.

Note: The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is not required for admission to the I/O program; however, it can be submitted to supplement the application.

Application Procedures

Applicants should follow the application procedures set by UMBC's Graduate School. Students applying to the M.P.S. program must submit the following information:

  • UMBC graduate school application (includes personal statement and fee)
  • Official transcripts from ALL post-secondary institutions attended
  • 3 letters of recommendation

Applicants to the M.P.S. program may apply online at
http://www.umbc.edu/gradschool/admissions/apply.html.

Or can complete a paper application and mail to:

UMBC Graduate School
I/O Psychology
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, MD 21250

More application information can be found at: www.umbc.edu/gradschool/admissions.

Application Deadlines
This program admits students in the Fall only.
Deadline for Fall 2013: March 1, 2013

 

Financial Information for Fall 2012 - Spring 2013 Classes

Maryland Resident tuition per credit: $510 (plus mandatory fees)

Non-Resident tuition per credit: $844 (plus mandatory fees)


This program does not offer merit-based financial aid. For more information on tuition and fees, please visit: http://www.umbc.edu/sbs/.